#6 Imposter Syndrome, It’s a Real Thing
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Do you feel you have had a hand in your success, or do you usually attribute it to luck, being in the right place, at the right time? Do you compare yourself to others? Imposter syndrome is a real thing that many people face in today’s society. In this episode, I introduce imposter syndrome and explain why we experience feelings of being a fraud in our own success.
Key takeaways from this episode:
- Imposter Syndrome is a belief that you’re inadequate despite evidence that indicates you’re skilled and quite successful.
- An estimated 70% of us deal with Imposter Syndrome.
- It’s easy to slowly put away pieces of ourselves that we feel don’t fit in the world.
- It’s good to be different. You might fail. Be ok with imperfection and learn from it – it’s part of the growth process.
- Push yourself to act before you’re ready. Remember, we are not waiting for perfection.
- Offer your whole and complete self to things that are important to you: a cause, a company, your family, your relationships.
- Validate yourself instead of looking for validation from others.
- Practice replaying the good things about yourself. The more you do, the more you will own your confidence.
- Use real data and real examples of your successes to shut down your Imposter Syndrome.
Resources:
Make Life Easier on Yourself by Accepting “Good Enough.” Don’t Pursue Perfection, Pursue Progress by Thomas Oppong
A fascinating article about understanding perfection as something that is not feasible, but rather brings out the worst in all of us.
Portman: I, too, battled self-doubt
Even as a Harvard student and successful actress, Natalie Portman questioned her worth, but learned to set her own goals.
With courage, kindness and grace,
